PET-CT Scans for Cancer Recurrence: When are they Appropriate?
It’s hard to predict and prevent cancer recurrence (the return of cancer during remission), but your oncologist can help you develop a plan to be as healthy as possible. Part…
Essential Men’s Health Screenings Age 50+: Infographic
It’s men’s health month. Here are 14 essential health screenings for men ages 50+.
Tips to Ease Cancer Side Effects
Symptoms of cancer vary depending on factors like the location of the cancer, the size and the organ(s) it’s affecting. The treatment methods you undergo will also affect the way…
Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
Nutrition is a very important part of your routine while undergoing cancer treatment. Good nutrition provides the right calories and nutrients to keep the body strong during a time when…
Physical Activity During Cancer Treatment
Previous treatments for chronic illnesses like cancer typically came with doctors’ orders to rest and reduce physical activity. While rest is good if exercise causes pain, abnormal heart rate or…
Terms You May Hear When Visiting An Oncologist
In the world of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery can be complex. You may be overwhelmed with the amount of new terms you hear your doctor talk about, and keeping…
Breast Cancer Prevention
Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States second to skin cancer. Men can also develop breast cancer, but it’s much more common in…
Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer Treatment
Cryotherapy, also known as cryosurgery or cryoablation, is a medical procedure that uses extremely cold temperatures to deaden and destroy tissues. Cryotherapy can be used to treat a variety of…
How to Prevent Skin Cancer
The lifestyle choices we make affect our risk for many conditions, including skin cancer. While some factors, like genetics, are uncontrollable, there are several that you can take charge of.…
Coping with Cancer
A cancer diagnosis not only changes your life, but it also changes the life of those around you. Cancer in any stage is a stressful life event, and treatment methods…